Papa Joe's New Orleans - North Down

The staff were lovely bar who I 'm assuming is the manager. Bit of an odd vibe off him, felt the need to place us, a couple clearly out for a nice dinner together, beside a really rowdy table of 8 or more adults and children, so we could barely hear ourselves think never mind have a conversation. We were given a rundown of the sold out menu items aka half the menu including the chunky chips?? The food quality has gone downhill massively. I really used to love coming here but I feel now there are better places around that do better food and better portion sizes. Husband got the crispy dumplings and I got the brie to starts. The brie wasn 't cooked through and instead of it all pouring out when you cut into it, it instead had a jelly like consistency. I also don 't understand why they would put a random apple and chilli (apparently) chutney with brie which tasted like mince pies rather than the traditional, and much tastier berry style compote. Husbands dumplings had absolutely no taste whatsoever. Main course I went for the Chicken Tenby with skinny garlic fries and husband got the chorizo chicken with sweet potato fries. Tenby was lovely, although there was a random bit of lettuce that had obviously fallen into my dish before they heated it, not a big deal but kinda gave me the ick. The sauce of the chorizo chicken was sooo runny and again, tasteless. They still have the big covid screen up at the till so when we went to pay, the girl kept talking to us and honestly we had absolutely no idea what she was saying. All in all I felt very deflated after this visit, having always had a good experience it seems theyve gone downhill and I 'm not sure I 'll be returning when I know I can go up to blue Chicago and get a guaranteed fab meal every time.

Staff very nice and good service but food very poor quality for the price, we certainly won't be returning Very much a passing trade place I think.

Called in for lunch yesterday, and it was absolutely delicious. Fresh, quality ingredients, delicious sauces, and fantastic sweet potato fries. Definitely will be back.

We we’re a table of 11 and the service was fantastic. The food was great and we all thoroughly enjoyed all the food we had. Will definitely be back.

We visited Tom’s last night for a friends birthday and for some of us it was our first time here. From the minute we arrived until we left the staff were all so lovely, friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We all went for starters, main course and dessert. Needed rolled out of the place! Food was beautiful and they were very good with gluten free. We had left a birthday cake in for our friend and the staff came out all singing happy birthday which was brilliant craic! Will definitely be back and will be recommending. Great Friday night had in Tom’s.